Runners require a lot out of a treadmill. A good treadmill is easy on the joints and meets runners’ needs for speed and variability. Runners need a treadmill that allows them to maintain and improve their sport from the comfort…
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While preparing your knees for biking, you need to strengthen and stretch the muscles that support your knees. The two main muscles that serve this purpose are the quadriceps and hamstrings, states the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Quadriceps are…
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The body bar is a versatile piece of equipment used for strength training. It is a long, weighted straight bar, approximately two inches in diameter. With its slightly padded, rubbery surface, it is easy to grip and comfortable to use,…
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Overview Belts are used regularly by weight trainers. In the gym, people can be seen wearing belts doing every exercise from heavy deadlifts to dumbbell bicep curls. Knowing about weight belts can improve a lifter’s safety and reduce unintended consequences…
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A trim and toned backside is a goal for many exercisers, and achieving this goal often requires losing weight around the area as well as strengthening and toning the muscles. Several exercises are designed specifically to help reduce butt size….
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Overview The pecs are the chest muscles, known in longhand as the pectorals. When working the pecs, you should target the upper, middle and lower areas independently. If you want to tone your lower pec region in particular, you need…
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Osteoporosis is characterized by reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and bone quality, which results in a fragile skeletal structure and an increased risk for bone fracture. Exercise programming should be presented to optimize bone health and to safely prescribe exercise…
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Strength training exercises for the thighs and glutes help firm and slim your legs. The glutes are the muscles of the buttocks. The thighs include the quadriceps, hamstring, adductors and abductors, which are the front, back, inside and outside muscles…
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Overview Despite receiving headline attention in early 2010 from the American Council on Exercise, kettlebell training is not a new fitness regime. In fact, an article in the “IDEA Fitness Journal” by Shannon Fable points out that kettlebell training dates…
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The range of motion is used to describe the normal amount of movement around a joint. If pain or stiffness prevents you from moving your joint through the normal range of motion, then you have a limited range of motion….
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Knee exercises in the pool are an effective way to strengthen your knees and legs while improving your cardiovascular health. Exercising in the water puts less stress on your joints because the buoyancy of water supports most of your weight….
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Overview Because of their relatively broad seats, recumbent exercise bikes are ideal for anyone who isn’t comfortable sitting on an upright bike’s narrow seat. A recumbent bike’s backrest is also ideal for those who need a little extra back support…
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Doing the proper exercises both before and after a run can make a difference in your overall performance and in whether you stay injury-free. Deciding just which exercises are appropriate to enhance the body’s movement is of prime importance. Weight…
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Overview Exercise resistance bands with handles are portable, convenient and come in various tension levels. The tension levels might be identified by specific weight such as 10 pounds or by resistance levels such as medium, heavy and extra heavy. Barbell…
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A normal heartbeat consists of 60 to 100 beats per minute, according to Medline Plus. Irregular heartbeat, also called arrhythmia, has the heart racing, pounding or skipping beats. The effects often are felt in the chest, throat and neck. An…
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The trapezius is the large, superficial triangular muscle that extends from the base of the skull to the upper back. Its upper, middle and lower fibers move the shoulder blades up, down and toward the spine, rotate the shoulder blades…
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Overview Push-ups and pull-ups are two of the basic upper-body exercises to build muscular endurance, strength and core stability. These exercises can be done almost anywhere, as long as there is ample space and a sturdy horizontal bar (2 to…
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Targeting the obliques is key to getting rid of those pesky love handles, but simple crunches won’t always do the trick. Using a fitness ball can help you not only work out your obliques but also do it more effectively…
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Exercising in the water is an excellent alternative for people who have back pain. The Big Back Pain website says that when you submerge up to your neck, 90 percent of your body weight is supported by the water. If…
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If you’re like most people, you want your butt to be high and tight. You may be noticing however, that gravity can take its toll on your derriere. If your previously shapely butt has started to sag, don’t panic. Your…
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A strained knee is not only bothersome but painful. The first step to rehabilitating a strained knee is to consult a doctor to ensure your knee didn’t receive serious damage. Next you can begin strengthening the muscles that stabilize the…
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Discovering the best exercises for the waist and midriff requires understanding how the abdominal musculature works. While many believe that crunches and sit-ups are the best way to work the abs, the truth is that the abdominal musculature is primarily…
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Explosive weight training consists of performing the lowering element of the exercise at normal speed, and then executing the lifting element as quickly as possible. It requires both strength and speed. According to Dr. Lee Brown and Steve Kelly of…
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You don’t need a gym full of equipment to get a firm buttocks. It’s useful to have some dumbbells, but they aren’t strictly necessary. In fact, all you need is your own body weight and determination. If you know the…
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Endurance refers to the ability to prolong exercise in spite of fatigue. The more capable you are of maintaining your strength and energy throughout an exercise, the more endurance you have. Different exercises can facilitate the development of muscular endurance…
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Overview If you are living with constant knee pain from arthritis or an injury, you may be considering knee replacement surgery, or you may have already had the procedure. While the surgery will remove the damaged areas and reduce your…
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Building muscles in the arms and pecs is accomplished by consistently engaging in a high-volume upper body weight training. The Georgia State University Department of Kinesiology and Health states that building muscle requires four to six sets of 10 to…
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Overview Proform produces a line of treadmills sold through nationwide fitness equipment retailers. Treadmill models from Proform include the 400X, 590T, Power 690, 570 Crosswalk and 1050T. If you experience a problem with your Proform treadmill, you should perform some…
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Most girls struggle with reducing unsightly belly fat located in the lower abdominal area. Unfortunately, as you get older your metabolism slows down and stored fat in the belly area increases. Mayo Clinic Medical Editors state, “Excess belly fat increases…
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A six-pack is a popular term used to describe toned abs on a person with a flat stomach. Anyone carrying fat on their stomach will not have a six-pack because the muscles aren’t visible. A six-pack actually refers to a…
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